Tuitt, listed at 6-foot-6 and 322 pounds, has recorded 18 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and three sacks for the Fighting Irish (4-2) this season. He also has seven quarterback hurries and one forced fumble.

"I’m coming back next year," Tuitt said. "I’m a junior. I still have one year."

He had a huge 2012 season, helping the Irish reach the National Championship game. He had 47 tackles and 12 sacks a year ago.